Manager, Global Talent & Development

Role Overview

• Own and lead one or more global Talent & Development portfolios (e.g., Leadership, HiPo, Culture, DEI, Wellbeing, Learning Systems, People Analytics, Future Readiness, etc.).
• Define strategy, roadmap, and success criteria for assigned programs aligned with business and people priorities.
• Ensure integration of Valmet culture across all owned initiatives.
• Design, program-manage, and continuously improve global development programs and interventions.
• Oversee global campaigns, learning journeys, assessments, and development tools within owned scope.
• Facilitate and coach leaders, teams, and employees in global programs and targeted development sessions.
• Partner closely with People & Culture (P&C) colleagues, business leaders, and fellow T&D Managers to ensure alignment and impact.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on different programs driven by other parts of T&D team.
• Act as a Subject Matter Owner (SPOC) for designated business areas, regions, or processes.
• Define and track impact, ROI, and effectiveness of owned programs using people and learning analytics.
• Use data and employee listening insights to continuously improve program design and outcomes.
• Contribute to enterprise-level reporting and decision-making.
• Own or contribute to governance of learning systems, assessment tools, and development platforms.
• Lead communication and change enablement for assigned global T&D initiatives.
• Maintain clear ownership and communication with P&C and senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong experience in global Talent & Development, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, or Culture transformation in a complex, international organization.
• Proven ability to design, lead, and scale enterprise-wide development initiatives across multiple countries, functions, and cultures.
• Strong facilitation and group process design skills, with the ability to lead impactful workshops, leadership sessions, and development interventions.
• Experience coaching leaders and teams, supporting leadership growth, team effectiveness, and cultural change.
• Ability to translate business strategy into capability and development solutions that build future-ready skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with learning ecosystems (e.g., learning platforms, digital learning journeys, assessments, leadership diagnostics, etc.).
• Data-driven mindset with experience in people analytics, impact measurement, and program effectiveness evaluation.
• Strong project and program management skills, including managing complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and vendors.
• Comfortable working in global and multicultural environments, with the ability to adapt approaches to different regional contexts.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear and engaging messages.
• Curiosity and passion for continuous learning, innovation in development practices, and building inclusive and diverse leadership capabilities.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities